“Hi Archi” Mira said over the phone. “We’ll be a little late for dinner, sorry” she apologized. She looked at Astoria clutching to TJ.
“Really? Why?” Archi asked from the other line.
“Astoria’s having a tantrum, and—” he paused.
“And?” Archi asked.
“It’s a long story, I’ll tell you later” she said. She ended the call and went to the bench Astoria and TJ’s sitting. “Baby” she called Astoria. “We’ll have dinner with your Papa, later” she told her.
Astoria didn’t say anything and just rested her head on TJ and hugged him. TJ wiped Astoria’s back and head with a small towel and kissed her head. “What’s wrong, baby?” he softly asked. “Aren’t we going to prepare for the dinner?” he asked her. “Did you know tomatoes are fruits?” TJ tried to distract her. She nodded but still continued restin
